A life shaped by football
Coach Curt Anes is a former NCAA Division II National Champion quarterback, Harlon Hill Trophy winner, two-time All-American, and former NFL and NFL Europe quarterback. A Grand Valley State University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Curt now brings his experience as a player, coach, mentor, and college football dad to the next generation of athletes.
As the founder of PASSMAKER, Curt specializes in private quarterback training and QB development in Nashville, Tennessee, helping quarterbacks improve their mechanics, decision-making, confidence, leadership, and response under pressure. His approach goes beyond throwing the football—developing the complete quarterback from the inside out.
Curt also advises elite athletes and their families as they navigate college football recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL opportunities, and the business side of the game. Drawing from his experience as a championship quarterback, professional player, coach, and parent of a Division I college football player, Curt brings a unique perspective to helping athletes prepare for what comes next—both on and off the field.
news
Hall of Famer Curt Anes: How He Led GVSU to its First National Championship
August 4, 2026 | Curt shares the devastating knee injury that nearly ended his career, his time with the Detroit Lions and NFL Europe, the identity crisis that followed football, and how finding faith transformed his life.
32 Greatest NCAA DII Football Players of All-Time
April 3, 2026 | Curt Anes, renowned for his impressive career as the GVSU quarterback, achieved remarkable milestones, including winning the 2002 Harlon Hill Trophy and amassing 10,768 passing yards and 115 touchdowns. Now a dedicated football coach, Curt Anes continues to inspire future generations through his QB training in Franklin.
SEC LB, son of GVSU legend, lands with WMU via portal
Who was the top GVSU athlete of the past quarter century?
Jan 8, 2026 | The 6-foot-2 LB, son of legendary GVSU quarterback Curt Anes, transfers from Tennessee to Western Michigan University.
Who was the top GVSU athlete of the past quarter century?
Who was the top GVSU athlete of the past quarter century?
Who was the top GVSU athlete of the past quarter century?
On July 9, 2025, Curt Anes, the GVSU quarterback known for leading the Lakers to their first ever NCAA Division II championship in GVSU history is now a prominent figure in QB training in Franklin, Brentwood, and Nolensville, Tennessee.
Football: Page's father-son trio playing for championship
Who was the top GVSU athlete of the past quarter century?
Football: Page's father-son trio playing for championship
Dec 3, 2022 | Coach Anes and his son, Brenden, a sophomore at Page High School, finished as the team's leading tackler, showcasing his hard work and dedication.
GVSU Hall of Fame Induction
Who was the top GVSU athlete of the past quarter century?
Football: Page's father-son trio playing for championship
Curt Anes had an incredible four-year career as the GVSU quarterback, where he not only showcased his skills but also significantly impacted the football program by leading the Lakers to new heights on the gridiron.
The GVSU QB
Anes Captures Harlon Hill Trophy
GVSU Hall of Fame
Oct 11, 2023 | Curt Anes, captain of the Lakers' inaugural national championship team in 2002, has been a standout figure in Curt Anes Football history.
GVSU Hall of Fame
Anes Captures Harlon Hill Trophy
GVSU Hall of Fame
July 1, 2010 | Curt Anes, the distinguished GVSU quarterback known for his exceptional skills and leadership, headlines this prestigious class.
Anes Captures Harlon Hill Trophy
Anes Captures Harlon Hill Trophy
GVSU Wins 2002 National Championship Game
On December 14, 2002, GVSU quarterback Curt Anes achieved a significant milestone in his career by winning the Harlon Hill trophy, awarded to the best NCAA Division II player in the country.
GVSU Wins 2002 National Championship Game
GVSU Wins 2002 National Championship Game
GVSU Wins 2002 National Championship Game
Dec 14, 2002 | Curt Anes, the celebrated GVSU quarterback, enjoys a moment of triumph with his teammates after their victory in the 2002 National Championship.